by SpillResponse | Jan 23, 2020 | #SpillLife, Cleanings, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response, Spill Cleanup, Waste Management
First Call Winston Salem, NC was requested to respond to a small release of mercury in a utility closet at a medical facility. Upon arrival, it was determined that the “small” release consisted of one pound of mercury. An attempt had been made to clean the...
by SpillResponse | Dec 12, 2019 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response, Spill Cleanup, Waste Management
First Call Environmental’s Knoxville Tennessee crew were dispatched to a reported truck fire with a petroleum release. Upon arrival it was clear that the tractor portion of the 18 wheeler was totally destroyed, and that the trailer had extensive damage but was ...
by SpillResponse | Nov 14, 2019 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response, Spill Cleanup
On an early fall day First Call Richmond, VA was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle into a reservoir with a fuel release. Crews responded immediately and arrived on site within an hour and began to assist the onsite agencies with containment of the fuel. Fuel and...
by SpillResponse | Nov 14, 2019 | #SpillLife, Community, Emergency Response, First Call Training
This past week the First Call Family assembled from locations and departments to attend the 3rd quarter meeting in Ashland, VA. These meetings are a part of our culture and allow for inspiration, face to face communication, team building and of course training! Our...
by SpillResponse | Nov 14, 2019 | #SpillLife, Community, Emergency Response, First Call Training, Safety Corner
Safety Tips to Prevent Winter-Related Workplace Accidents A strong safety culture extends to all seasons, even in the winter when cold weather conditions can play havoc on your employees. This time of year, cold stress that can result in hypothermia or frostbite is a...
by SpillResponse | Oct 17, 2019 | #SpillLife, Emergency Response, Hazmat, Latest Response, Spill Cleanup, Waste Management
8 Late on Friday evening of September 27,2019, more than 1,000 gallons of sodium permanganate, stored in an aboveground storage tank spilled over the concrete containment berm throughout the building flowing outside impacting the road, both drainage ditches, an...
